Alfie, his mum and baby sister, Annie Rose, arrive home after shopping. While his mum struggles with the pushchair, Alfie rushes inside and slams the door. So now Alfie's stuck inside and mum and Annie Rose are stuck outside without a key!
Elmer the patchwork elephant needs no introduction. This multicoloured, cheeky character has turned thousands of children onto reading - and taught them that it's OK to show their individuality.
Children from the Luo tribe of South West Kenya are featured in this beautiful book. Handa puts seven different fruits in a basket to take to her friend Akeyo. But her walk takes her past lots of cheeky animals who have their eyes on her fruit!
A simple but funny story of a mother fox's unconditional love for her young cub, and of how she sets his mind at rest about all his worries
The cunning crocodile is determined to eat a nice juicy child for lunch. Can the other jungle animals stop his sneaky scheme? This classic comic tale of snapping teeth and sharp wits is stuffed with Quentin Blake's mouth-watering artwork!
Duck, who's not very bright, is trying to fix a leaky roof. A hilarious farmyard tale ensues which will have children, and adults, giggling throughout - and enjoying the rhythm and rhyme of the words of the story too.